Heritage Farms - Farm Logic in a Mint Tin

Whispering Wheat - The Subtle Language of Balance and Coexistence

Publisher Galen’s Games continues to expand its line of games packaged in mint tins. This release is a welcome surprise for players who appreciate “smart” fillers and classic puzzles reimagined through modern mechanics. With this release, Heritage Farms once again proves that in board games, size does not define depth.

At its heart is the familiar logic puzzle about a farmer ferrying a wolf, a goat, and a cabbage across a river. Designer Galen McCown reshapes this simple riddle into a tense two-player strategic duel.

On a turn, a player moves a boat between cards, carrying one farmer and one type of good. The good is left at the destination, while the farmer may continue moving. The central source of tension is a rule stating that at least one farmer must always remain on a card. If a card is left unattended, Nature’s Law triggers: chickens eat corn, and foxes eat chickens.

This makes farmer placement just as critical as transporting goods. Players also gain access to market bonuses - one-time effects that allow them to reposition goods, move the boat, or interfere with an opponent’s plans. In advanced modes, additional types of goods appear with special properties that alter the usual interaction rules.

The Art of Flawless Coexistence

Heritage Farms repeatedly forces players to choose between speed and security. Delivering goods quickly may leave them unprotected and vulnerable to destruction. Playing cautiously, on the other hand, gives the opponent time to build a stronger position.

Prediction plays a major role: it is not enough to calculate your own moves - you must also anticipate which cards your opponent might leave without farmers and what chain reactions that could trigger. Market bonuses deepen the tactical layer and allow sudden shifts on the board, but using them effectively requires precise timing.

The game is well suited for fans of fast-paced duel strategies, lovers of logic puzzles, and anyone seeking a compact yet meaningful two-player experience. It will also appeal to players who value high tension and minimalist components without sacrificing depth. A solo variant is included as well.

Heritage Farms turns a familiar puzzle into a sharp strategic duel where every move can be decisive. If you enjoy short playtimes, clean mechanics, and constant risk, Heritage Farms deserves a place on your table.

Ferry them all safely - and prove your skill on Tabletopia.